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Click to enlarge September 23, 2024 | FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers say it’s important to reach out to vaccine recommendations from health care providers to those who are hesitant to get vaccinated, especially when it comes to COVID-19, influenza and HPV vaccinations. In several studies published this summer, researchers at the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation found that hesitant people who received a recommendation from their health care provider were significantly more likely to get vaccinated than hesitant people who did not receive a recommendation. “A provider recommendation is really important, especially if…

After Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns against a struggling Dallas defense, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team didn’t sign a modern-day Jim Brown in free agency because they couldn’t afford to pay him.It’s a container for something other than butter.They could afford to hire him. They chose not to pursue him.Henry’s contract with the Ravens carries a cap number of $5.105 million in 2024. The Cowboys currently have $25.8 million in cap space.Things were tough at the start of the offseason, but the Cowboys are to blame for not being more flexible…

University of Virginia study aims to reduce “forever chemicals.” Brian Berger, an associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Virginia, has received a $1.6 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work on mitigating the harmful effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in rural communities. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are synthetic compounds that have been used in industrial and consumer products since the 1940s. These chemicals are difficult to break down and accumulate in soil, water, air, and even food, posing potential risks to human and environmental health. The funding is part of…

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Office of Career Services has announced the UAPB Fall Career Summit to be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The event will take place from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the H.O. Clemons Arena (HPER), Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex on the UAPB campus. Currently, 123 organizations representing business/industry, government agencies, graduate/professional schools, and school districts from across the United States will participate. Historically, the UAPB Fall Career Summit has primarily been for students and alumni enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. In a new highlight, this season’s…

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, fitness enthusiasts from around Statesboro will gather in their garages to participate in the Festivus Games, a friendly competition for beginners and intermediate athletes. This unique event is inspired by the playful spirit of Seinfeld’s “Festivus” holiday and provides an inviting atmosphere where participants can show off their strength and stamina without the pressure of elite-level competition. The Garage at 202 West Main Street will host the highly anticipated Festivus Games on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The partner competition will be looking for pairs in men’s, women’s and mixed categories, focusing on beginner, intermediate and…

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After the third Sunday of the NFL season, five teams remain unbeaten. The Bills, 2-0, will play on Monday Night Football. The 3-0 teams all showed their form in different ways on Sunday. The Chiefs, defending Super Bowl champions, had another close win, this time over the Falcons. The Seahawks dominated the Dolphins, who were without Tua Tagovailoa and backup quarterback Skylar Thompson with a chest injury. The Vikings overwhelmed the Texans behind a stellar performance from Sam Darnold, and the Steelers continued their run with a strong defense and the emerging Justin Fields.What about the teams that didn’t perform…

A new study by Rice University sociologists finds that since Barack Obama was re-elected as US president in 2012, the mental health of college-educated black men has improved significantly, while the mental health of black men who did not attend college has worsened. Photo courtesy of The White House/Pete Souza”Four More Years! Or So What? The Impact of Barack Obama’s 2012 Reelection on Black Adult Mental Health,” will be published in an upcoming issue of Du Bois Review: Social Science Research on Race.Lead researcher Tony Brown, a distinguished professor of sociology at Rice University, said he and his co-authors were…

Everyone will learn to stop messing with Lizzo!The “About Damn Time” hit singer has been addressing social media rumors while sharing her fitness journey with fans. On Friday (September 20), she responded to speculation from an Instagram follower who asked her if she was taking cocaine or Ozempic, a popular FDA-approved treatment for type 2 diabetes, to lose weight.In a carousel post, Lizzo shared a video of herself smiling for the camera with the playful caption: “After 5 months of weight training and restricting calories, when the Ozempic allegations finally surfaced,” she wrote, accompanying the video with a soundtrack of…

Monday, September 23, 2024 Argentina’s National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) said the country aims to make its experience and facilities available to cooperate with countries interested in adopting nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. The 10MWt pool-type research reactor RA-3 began operation in 1967 and produces a variety of medical radioisotopes (Image: CNEA) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has designated the International Centre for Research Reactor-based Nuclear Research (ICERR) with the objective of providing Member States with “timely access to research reactor-based and relevant nuclear infrastructure to achieve capacity-building and research and development objectives.” The IAEA facilitates bilateral agreements with…